"Though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand."
~Psalm 37:24
The mind behind this mistake was George Crum. What a great name for the maker of his invention! :) Crum was a chef at Carey Moon Lake House
in Saratoga Springs, New York. On
August 24, 1853, a costumer came in that would change Crum, and the world forever. This customer ordered a plate of fried potatoes, but was
unhappy with the result of the thick, soggy potatoes he received. The plate was sent back many times and
Crum become very upset. He whipped the
plate up and slashed the potatoes insanely thin, fried them until they were as
hard as rock, and after making his point, served them to the customer. The customer loved the size, the
texture, and the taste especially! The object that was a mistake became a huge hit, and was
a regular item at the lodge. Crum
had made a new invention! He
named his mistake, Saratoga Chips. Now called Potato Chips!
George Crum’s mistake was out of anger, annoyance,
and frustration; but it became something that would forever change our history! Everyone makes mistakes. It is impossible to be mistake free. God can take what is "just a mistake" though,
and make it into a new creation, one that can be used to serve Him.
So, when life gives you mistakes, make potato chips! :D
~Hasta Luago Caiman!
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